Avantco W50CKR 12" x 20" Full Size Electric Countertop Food Warmer - 120V, 1500W

Item number  177w50ckr
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Product Overview

  • Holds your products at food safe temperatures
  • Durable stainless steel water well
  • Holds a full size 12” x 20” food pan or fractional size food pans (sold separately)
  • 97-214 degree Fahrenheit temperature range; reaches 214 in less than 30 minutes
  • 120V, 1500W
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UPC Code:400012025839

Keep prepared foods hot, safe, and ready to plate with the Avantco W50CKR 12" x 20" countertop food warmer.

Holding food at safe holding temperatures is vital to any food service operation, and investing in a food warmer can be a great way to maximize production. Ideal for busy concession stands, cafeterias, or hotel breakfast bars, this unit can be used to hold already-hot products at safe temperatures for hours.

  • 5-15P

    5-15P

    This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.

  • NSF Listed

    NSF Listed

    This item has been certified by NSF International to meet applicable product standards on public safety, health, and / or the environment.

  • UL Listed, US

    UL Listed, US

    This product has been certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet applicable safety standards required for use in the United States.

Simple Dial Control

An intuitive dial with markings of "Off" and "1-10" allows you to easily adjust the temperature depending on what you're serving. An indicator light above the dial lets you tell at a glance if the warmer is turned on.

Light and Portable

Its light weight design with cord and standard plug makes this warmer easy to transport and install just about anywhere, which is great for applications like catered events and food trucks.

Versatile Water Well

The water well is made from corrosion-resistant, 20 gauge stainless steel and holds one full size, two 1/2 size, or three 1/3 size steam table pans (all sold separately), up to 4" deep.

Water Level Markers

Featuring clearly marked "Max" and "Min" lines on the inside of the water tank, the user-friendly design makes it easy for employees to tell when it's time to refill the unit.

Powerful, Fast Heat

The heating element on this warmer delivers 1500W to keep foods fresh and warm. It also preheats in as little as 30 minutes so you can set it up in advance, prepare your foods, and the unit will be ready when you're done!

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Frequently Asked Questions From Customers

Is there a removable water pan?
No, this unit does not have a removable water pan. Do not cook, warm, or hold food directly in the well. Always use steam table hotel pans or insets.
The certification types on this item may vary based on equivalent nationally recognized certifications.
Level 1 = 97 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 2 = 97 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 3 = 104 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 4 = 110 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 5 = 131 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 6 = 145 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 7 = 165 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 8 = 189 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 9 = 208 degrees Fahrenheit
Level 10 = 214 degrees Fahrenheit
The red light indicates that the unit has power (it lights up when plugged in), not that it is heating.
Warmers are designed to hold food that has already been heated to the appropriate serving temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Rethermalizers, on the other hand, reheat chilled foods through the HACCP "danger zone" to a safe serving temperature within a controlled timeframe. To meet industry acceptance criteria, rethermalizers must be capable of heating contents from 40-165 degrees Fahrenheit within 120 minutes and maintaining a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
This food warmer is compatible with full size and fractional size food pans (sold separately). Please note that fit may vary by brand, and some gaps could be present depending on the pan used.

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Overall Dimensions:
Width:
14 1/2 Inches
Depth:
22 1/2 Inches
Height:
9 1/4 Inches
Interior Dimensions:
Width:
12 Inches
Depth:
20 Inches
Height:
6 1/4 Inches
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Warranty Info

The Avantco W50CKR 12" x 20" electric countertop warmer is backed by a 1 year limited manufacturer's warranty.

RESIDENTIAL USERS: Avantco assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages resulting from installation in non-commercial or residential applications. This warranty does not apply to, and Avantco is not responsible for, any warranty claims made on products sold or used outside of the United States.

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Customer Reviews

4.6

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

525 Customer Reviews

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this food cooker/warmer for its quick heating and ability to maintain consistent temperatures, making it suitable for both cooking and warming food. Some users have noted durability concerns, with units occasionally failing within months of purchase. The product is generally considered a good value for its price.

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Showing 525 of 525 reviews
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeffrey J. from La Reforma

Posted on 02/26/2023

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

I bought two for these food cooker/warmers. One lasted 4 weeks, the other lasted 5 weeks.

8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Jeffrey! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Maria C. from Food Mania Tampico Style

Posted on 09/22/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

Great food warmer, saves me a lot of space, nice size, works awesome, looks good, I use it in a food truck. Fast shipping excellent price.

5 out of 7 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ryan B.

Posted on 12/06/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

This thing works great for what it is, and the price. The on/off light immediately burned out, but that's pretty common for all brands of food warmers in my experience. It can get way hotter than you would need it to, but isn't great for rethermalizing things, heat that stuff up in a pot or the oven like you're supposed to.

4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kelly T.

Posted on 04/27/2023

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

I tried to use this product. I purchased a second before I even did a through job checking out the first one. I regret it. Yes it heats, yes it functions. But the description says 1/3 pans can be used. Now I tried 3 different sets of pans. All from different manufactures and not they do not fit properly. The pan edges will overlap to fit. Now this food warmer steams. And steam creates moisture, and some of the product you may intend to keep in your pans will get the steam coming up around the pan and into the pan since it is not a “ proper” seal. I watched this happen. Also this causes more steam to escape than normal and therefore you have to watch more regularly so as not to burn out your warmer. When serving the public these are problems I do not want to deal with. I have ordered many things from this site. Basically built my food trailer with these folks. However I do NOT recommend this device.

3 out of 4 found this review helpful

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Alex M.

Posted on 02/06/2022

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

Works as intended while it lasts. Purchased one that lasted 10 months and was replaced. Replacement has also lasted 10 months. Will fail to heat and seems to be caused by a wiring issue into the thermostat.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Peter V. from Greek Street Cafe

Posted on 08/25/2018

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

When opening our new location we were considering a buying a full sized steam table but as costs added up I decided to go with 3 of these instead. I am very happy with the warmers and have not had an issue with any of them. They are on 7 days a week for an average of 12 hours a day.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

James M. from Soul Traveler LLC

Posted on 08/02/2017

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

This machine is great. It is priced very competitively. This unit can boil water, I love this feature. If you are just looking for a basic water table to hot hold soup, there is another model that is cheaper.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Diane L. from SOD

Posted on 01/08/2017

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

Excellent warmer. My only mistake was not confirming if our electrical panel was able to support 3 warmers. It is not. Fuse kept blowing, we can only use one at a time. Please note these are 1500 watts each!

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Laura C. from Cool Beans Cafe

Posted on 12/13/2019

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

We have been using this soup warmer for about 6 weeks now and the heating element has already died. This is a huge disadvantage to our kitchen staff! I emailed Avantco to ask about a warranty replacement asap and will update on their response.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Laura! We are sorry this Avantco W50CKR 12 inch x 20 inch Full Size Electric Countertop Food Cooker / Warmer - 120V, 1500W has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Stephen B.

Posted on 06/29/2018

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

Been using this regularly as both a warmer and cooker. Heats an entire pan of foil wrapped bean burritos to 140+ in about 20 minutes and keeps them very hot. High wattage however (1500w), so it sometimes trips the GFCI outlet or even the breaker if there is no GFCI. It also does not have a temperature dial, just goes from low to high so regulating temp is tricky.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Daniel K. from International Cafe

Posted on 04/14/2018

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

Great steam table when it worked. The warranty is for 6 months from purchase and the product died just before month 7. Very disappointed in a product that can't even last a year.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Daniel! We are sorry this Avantco W50CKR 12 inch x 20 inch Full Size Electric Countertop Food Cooker / Warmer - 120V, 1500W has not worked well for you. If you have any concerns about the product you purchased please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Carrie B. from Jimtown Store

Posted on 12/16/2017

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

Great for keeping food warm for quick service. Easy to clean. Ours did burn out after six months,so we ended up switching to the 1200W. both are great.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Emily G. from Eat Sprout

Posted on 03/29/2016

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

AMAZING! Very good price, reliable and easy to use. Light weight and easy to clean. We used our first the fist time at a small catering event. After running them for 4 hours, we still did not need to add water

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Larry S.

Posted on 03/27/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

We have been using these Food Warmers in our Food Trailers we received them and they are a perfect fit for our space.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Annette M. from Smalltown Coffee Co.

Posted on 03/29/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

This warmer has help up for years at our coffee shop! A good range of heat settings, and made of solid quality materials. We paid a much better price than our equipment seller wanted to charge, and its done a great job for us.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ken A. from LOTAWATA CREEK INC.

Posted on 10/06/2019

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

Purchased three units in February and two already stopped working. Called customer and they asked how many days and hours a week I use the unit. I informed them 7 days per week 12 hours a day. They informed me this unit is for light use only and I should purchase a different unit. The description on the website did not mention for light duty. On of the unit only lasted a month. Also, warranty is only six months not twelve like most others. The unit that lasted only a month I purchased eight months before and set on the shelf as a back up and then was informed no warranty after on a month of use.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Dimitrios K. from Jamie

Posted on 04/26/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

This product is a major pain. It doesnt fit 1/6 pans like it says so either the pans are falling in or the adapter bars flip sideways causing everything to be discombobulated making for a harder workflow.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Dustin H.

Posted on 04/16/2016

Verified Purchase

Size:
Full Size Single Well
Wattage:
1,200W

These have helped out so much in the kitchen. They keep pre-cooked items at a safe temperature (bacon, sausage, pre grilled onion and pepper for example). And speed up up delivery of your food by keeping everything organized and hot. They seem durable and are very easy to clean. We are going to purchase more as we continue to grow.

1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Attn: E.

Posted on 07/14/2025

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

only lasted 7 months then died

Thank you for your review, Eric! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this food warmer. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Justin M.

Posted on 07/02/2025

Verified Purchase

Wattage:
1,500W

This unit died on me after 6 months.

Thank you for your review, Justin! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this food warmer. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!